Moose Pass, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
79 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
35.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
78.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$113,889 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
44 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
62.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$400,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$523 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,029 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
8.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kenai Peninsula Borough
2
Alaska
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kenai Peninsula Borough
4
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 11 28 22
Feb 8 23 23
Mar 8 26 28
Apr 8 7 36
May 7 0 45
Jun 5 0 52
Jul 5 0 56
Aug 9 0 54
Sep 13 0 47
Oct 13 5 37
Nov 11 20 27
Dec 13 33 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 57% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 7%

Schools

Moose Pass School
4 miles, SE 3.2 star
Cooper Landing School
12 miles, W 3.2 star
William H Seward Elementary School
26 miles, S 2.8 star
Seward Middle School
26 miles, S 2.8 star

Colleges

Alaska Vocational Technical Center
27 miles, S 1.9 star
Alaska Career College
48 miles, N 1.4 star
Alaska Pacific University
49 miles, N 1.9 star
University of Alaska Anchorage
49 miles, N 2.3 star

Hospitals

Alaska Native Medical Center
48 miles, N 2.3 star
Providence Alaska Medical Center
49 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
136 miles, E 1 star
Kodiak Airport
218 miles, SW 1 star
King Salmon Airport
281 miles, W 1 star